Agri-Alumni-Net

The "Agri-Alumni-Net" project aims to expand the development-relevant competencies of African alumni from German institutions in tropical agricultural sciences and to strengthen the supporting structures necessary for a sustainable network. Currently, our Agri-Alumni Network links more than 750 alumni. In Phase 1 (2022-2023), the network collaborated with the University of Nairobi, Kenya, and continues its mission in Phase 2 (2024-2025) with Hawassa University, Ethiopia.

The "Agri-Aumni-Net" Project Structure

The project results are achieved through the following measures and activities:

Activity 1: Implementation of the training workshops: 4 thematic workshops (2x in Kenya/Ethiopia, 2x in Germany) on cross-cutting issues in the field of tropical agricultural sciences.

Activity 2: Hosting a series of webinars.

Activity 3:  Organizing a strategy workshop and multiplier training focused on international and national communication and alumni relations.

Activity 4: Developing an alumni database, performing data analysis, and conducting social media research.

Activity 5: Establishing an agricultural alumni communication network that connects participating universities and institutions, both nationally and internationally.


Phase 1

2022 - 2023 in cooperation with University of Nairobi, Kenya

Phase one of the Alumni-Network Project was co-organized by the University of Hohenheim and the University of Kassel in Germany, alongside the long-standing partner, the University of Nairobi in Kenya, which served as an alumni hub for regional and supraregional partners from neighboring countries. 

This initiative directly benefited over 80 alumni through workshops held in both Kenya and Germany. The network successfully expanded its reach, engaging even more alumni through open-access webinars, optimized networking platforms, and enhanced social media activity. These efforts have strengthened connections within the alumni community, fostering a dynamic and supportive network across regions.

Workshop Highlights

The main activities in the first phase were alternating workshops in Kenya and Germany.

Alumni Workshop 2022 - Kenya

Paradigm shifts in Agricultural Systems towards Sustainable Land-use in Africa 

Traveling workshop (28.03.2022 - 02.04 2022) more

Alumni Workshop 2022 - Hohenheim - Prague

Integrating Systems for Sustainable Agricultural Transformation

Workshop around Hohenheim / Tropentag Conference in Prague, Czech Republic (11.09.2023 - 17.09.2023) more

Alumni Workshop 2023 - Kenya

Tradition meets digitalisation – a new dream team for sustainable land use?

Traveling workshop in Kenya (27.032023. - 02.04.2023) more

Alumni Workshop 2023 - Hohenheim - Berlin

'Paradigm shifts in tropical Agriculture – synthesis and way forward'

Workshop in and around Hohenheim and participation in Tropentag Conference in Berlin (17.09.2023 - 24.09.2023) more


Phase 2

2024 - 2025 in cooperation with Hawassa University, Ethiopia

Workshop Highlights

The main activities in the second phase are alternating workshops in Ethiopia and Germany.

Alumni Workshop 2024 - Ethiopia (Phase 2)

 'Nature Based Solutions and Agro-ecological Concepts' - marked the second phase of the DAAD Agri-Alumni Network

A travelling workshop in Ethiopia (21.03.2024 - 29.03.2024) more

Alumni Workshop 2024 - Hohenheim (Phase 2)

 'Equitability in sustainable agro-ecosystems transformations' 

Workshop in and around Hohenheim (15.10.2024 - 22.10.2024) more

Alumni Workshop 2025 - Ethiopia (Phase 2)

'Scaling – dissemination and adoption of promising farming systems' 

Traveling workshop (03.2025) more

Alumni Workshop 2025 - Hohenheim (Phase 2)

'Synthesis - identifying pathways for sustainable agro-ecosystems transformation' 

Workshop in and around Hohenheim (10.2025) more